Survey Engineer

About the Position

Survey Engineer

Ref#: J016767_1786500307

Type of work: Contract

Country: Australia

Start date: September 1st, 2026

We are seeking an experienced Survey Engineer to support offshore hydrographic survey operations across marine, subsea, and offshore energy projects in Australia. The Survey Engineer will be responsible for the technical setup, configuration, calibration, operation, and maintenance of offshore survey equipment and systems. Working closely with the Survey Party Chief and survey team, you will ensure survey systems are correctly configured, tested, and operational throughout the project.

Please note: Applicants must have full Australian working rights to be considered for this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for offshore hydrographic and survey operations.
• Lead the mobilisation, installation, configuration, and testing of survey equipment and systems.
• Conduct equipment calibration, verification, and validation in accordance with project requirements and manufacturer specifications.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with survey equipment and systems offshore.
• Maintain and monitor survey equipment to ensure reliable operation throughout the project.
• Support the Survey Party Chief with survey system configuration and technical planning.
• Operate and monitor survey acquisition systems during offshore operations.
• Support the integration of survey sensors, positioning systems, and vessel interfaces.
• Maintain accurate equipment records, calibration documentation, and technical reports.
• Conduct survey system checks, testing, and fault finding throughout offshore operations.
• Support project and vessel mobilisation and demobilisation activities.
• Work closely with Survey Party Chiefs, Hydrographic Surveyors, vessel crew, ROV personnel, and other offshore technical teams.
• Provide technical input into survey operations and assist with resolving equipment and data acquisition issues.
• Support data acquisition and quality control activities where required.
• Ensure all survey equipment and technical activities are managed in accordance with project procedures, HSE requirements, and relevant industry standards.

Requirements

• Degree, Diploma, or relevant technical qualification in Hydrographic Surveying, Survey Engineering, Geomatics, Electronics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Proven experience as a Survey Engineer or similar offshore survey position.
• Strong hands-on experience with offshore hydrographic survey equipment and systems.
• Experience with survey equipment installation, configuration, testing, and calibration.
• Strong troubleshooting and fault-finding skills.
• Strong understanding of hydrographic survey principles and offshore positioning systems.
• Experience with project and vessel mobilisations.
• Strong document management and technical reporting skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Survey Party Chiefs, Hydrographic Surveyors, vessel crew, ROV teams, and project stakeholders.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Safety-focused with a strong understanding of offshore working environments.
• Full Australian working rights are essential.

Technical Experience

Experience with the following equipment, systems, and software will be advantageous:

• EIVA software / NaviSuite
• Qinsy
• Qimera
• CARIS
• HiPAP
• USBL / LBL systems
• MBES
• GNSS and positioning systems
• INS / motion reference systems
• Sound velocity profilers and sensors
• Tide gauges
• Current meters
• AUV survey systems
• ROV survey systems and interfaces
• Geophysical survey equipment
• Survey sensor integration and vessel interfaces
• GIS and hydrographic data processing systems

We Offer

• Australian offshore projects.
• Competitive offshore day rates.
• Rotational offshore work.
• Opportunities to work with established offshore survey and subsea teams.
• Exposure to a broad range of hydrographic, geophysical, and subsea survey equipment.
• Ongoing opportunities across the Australian offshore and marine sectors.

Apply Now

If you are an experienced Survey Engineer with strong offshore equipment and systems experience, technical troubleshooting skills, and full Australian working rights, we would like to hear from you.

Contact Information

Eloise Pritcher

Consultant

+61 468951905

[email protected]